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Poorly photoshopped image in the April WT-public edition?

by Theocratic Sedition in

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this image is on page 9 of the 2013 april public edition wt.

is it me or has that long hair been digitally lengthened?

the longer portion of his hair doesn't even blend with the hair closest to his roots.

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This image is on page 9 of the 2013 April public edition WT. Is it me or has that long hair been digitally lengthened? The longer portion of his hair doesn't even blend with the hair closest to his roots. Notice how its shiny and a little distorted. Its definately not natural like the two JWs. Whomever edited this image also added a black thumbnail on the hand holding the briefcase and its connected to his black pants. On his other hand, is that hair or a digitally added tattoo? Its all more noticeable with a physical copy of the magazine. Maybe I'm nitpicking.

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QFR- Is the use of Toilet Paper appropriate for True Christians today?

by Theocratic Sedition in

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4/1/1967 wt.

for years, modern civilization has used the commercially available product known as toilet paper to cleanse one's rear posterior.

it is a common practice that has permeated almost all** of the inhabited earth.

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4/1/1967 WT

For years, modern civilization has used the commercially available product known as toilet paper to cleanse one's rear posterior. It is a common practice that has permeated almost all** of the inhabited earth. However, is the practice of using toilet paper appropriate for True Christians? To answer that question, a servant of the True God would be wise to consult His written word for instruction. (Heb 4:12) While the Bible does not specifically make mention of toilet paper, it contains principles and examples to assist the dedicated servant of Jehovah in "setting matters straight."- 2 Tim 3:16; **-See the article Witnessing To the Bushmen of Guyana from the 1972 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses.

The Origin of Toilet Paper

Let us consider the roots of modern day toilet paper to gain a clearer insight into its rise in use today. While the exact date of its invention and inventor are not known, documented accounts of its use date back to the 6 th Century B.C. in medieval China. An official of that time made this declaration regarding toilet paper, "Paper on which there are quotations or commentaries from the Five Classics or the names of sages, I dare not use for toilet purposes." What were the Five Classics this ancient official referred to? The answer turns out to be the authoritative books on Confucianism which is a philosophy based upon two Eastern false religions, Buddhism & Daoism. Would it be wise for a Christian to ever use an item associated with false religion for personal use? Certainly not! Now we will consider what God's Word has to say about toilet paper through the examples of Jeremiah and Job.

God's Word on Toilet Paper through Jeremiah

Interestingly as mentioned earlier the first documented account of toilet papers use is in the 6 th century which is close to the time Jerusalem was destroyed and left desolate by the Babylonians in 607 B.C. The actions of the Israelites that caused Jehovah to allow this calamitous event are well documented within the Book of Jeremiah. One of the actions found offensive by Jehovah was the Israelites being influenced by outside nations that were not in a covenant relationship with the True God. This was the case when Jeremiah wrote to "not learn the way of the nations." What was the reason behind this command? Jeremiah continues about the improper use of trees saying, "because it is a mere tree out of the forest that one has cut down, the work of craftsman with the billhook." Evidently, Jeremiah was referring to China's influence upon the Israelites encouraging them to make for themselves toilet paper from the trees of the forest. (Jeremiah 10:2,3) May we never fall to such pagan influence!

A Man of Integrity and Without Toilet Paper

Considering Jeremiah spoke out against China's unwholesome influence upon the Israelites by introducing the use of toilet paper, he may have had in mind another individual possibly from China although relocated in the land of Uz. The one he may have had in mind was the faithful man of integrity, Job, who was mentioned as the "greatest of all the Orientals."(Job 1:3) While Job was known for his numerous possessions (Job 42:12), no mention is ever made of this faithful servant using toilet paper. Why even when plagued with boils, Job maintained his integrity persevering without the use of toilet paper even using broken pieces of pottery (Job 2:7,8) Truly Job left an example worth imitating!

Will You Make the Right Decision?

As we have seen in throughout this article the use of toilet paper would not be appropriate for a True Christian. Had Jehovah seen fit for his servants to use such a product it would have been mentioned in a positive light throughout His Word, the Bible. What about toilet paper separates or toilet paper with aloe? Considering the Scriptures make no mention of toilet paper separates or with aloe, it would be a personal decision left up to each individual Christian to make. The Scriptures speak negatively only about whole toilet paper manufactured from a tree. Christians should not go about pressuring one another to conform to each other's personal views on toilet paper that can be separated or with aloe. (Rom 14:10) However, if the host of a small gathering personally uses toilet paper separates or with aloe, it would be loving and considerate to remove such an item from the bathroom so as not to stumble their fellow brother or sister. -Rom 14:13b

As we are all well aware, we live in a society that has no regard for God's righteous principles and commandments. As a result we're surrounded by filth, even physically as a result of our physical imperfection. We recognize however despite such we don't want to clean our own filth, with filth such as toilet paper. God has given His people instructions to keep themselves physically clean. (Deut 23:12-14, Lev 11:32-38, Ex 30:17-21) He has also seen fit to leave practical examples for us to imitate such as Job and his use of pottery. Let us keep in mind such principles and examples as we persevere in our efforts to remain unmarred by toilet paper and its use, and we look forward to the day when God blesses us with an eternity without toilet paper!

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Is AAWA a non profit? Or is the application still in consideration?

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i've heard both.

i dunno.

which one is it?.

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It's a train wreck.

LOL

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I have just been disinvited to my brother's wedding - Thanks AAWA!

by Sic Semper Tyrannis in

i am an inactive jw.

i havent been on this forum for a few months and have been lurking in others.

i have met a few people in real life and online, both on this forum and on others.

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Satanus, you might be right. What happened with Nathan Natus, and more recently with Slimboyfat was an eye opener. To be fair though, maybe he really is a sensitive soul, or maybe............. I don't even want to think it and damn sure dont want to throw that accusation out there, but..... wow. I don't agree with Moshe on much, and really dont like him but he's on point this time in my eyes.

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Having children is bad

by dissonance_resolved in

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went to the weeknight meeting this week for the first time in a long while.

the study was all about how having children was ill-advised in this time of the end- the comments dwelled on what a burden children are, how you can spend more time in the ministry without children, and look what they did in jerusalem- they cannabilized their own children!

it's going to be so horrible to watch our children suffer during the great tribulation!

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Cobalt, while its true Jesus loved kids, he did give fair warning to those planning on having kids, and those with kids living during the time of the end. To be fair to Paul, he was speaking from the perspective of a missionary who's sole outlook in life was preachings. He stated that his outlook was his own too, unfortunately groups like the WT insinuate that Paul's outlook was tantamount to law and his letters get abused as evidenced by this week's congregation bible study.

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I have just been disinvited to my brother's wedding - Thanks AAWA!

by Sic Semper Tyrannis in

i am an inactive jw.

i havent been on this forum for a few months and have been lurking in others.

i have met a few people in real life and online, both on this forum and on others.

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"Hehe.....Looks like I've won again even though I'm dead. I told you apostate fools before, this is chess not checkers. Muah-ha-ha!"

Not really tryin to be funny or anything but that's the reality. Ironically, plenty of posters here on JWN stated Facebook would play a significant role counteracting the WT's policies. Who would have thought it would also benefit the WT. Gotta love it. Jehovah removed the wheels from AAWA's chariot, well not really, but you get the point.

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Iran is so beautiful - take a quick trip ...

by fulltimestudent in

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yznhd0jgh2k&feature=share .

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What Are The Chances of Someone "Going Postal" At Bethel?

by frankiespeakin in

we all know that the governing body are playing a dangerous game with peoples lives.

getting people to devote their lives to the cause of the of the watchtower corporation and then finding out it was all a lie/delusion only to be even more mistreated by them if speak out about it.. i think it is a very dangerous situation they are in even right there at bethel, and here is why:.

as knowledge increases about the lies and underhandedness of the governing body and their cruel policies,, more and more people are begining to hate the governing body, the more likely that someone in their midst "going postal"(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/going_postal).. i think the likelihood increases as the cruelty of the governing body increases.

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Surprised nothing of that nature has happened yet myself. Not saying it's overdue either, as I wouldn't want to see something like that happen as most JWs, Bethelites, and I'm sure even some WT Heavyweights & GB are ok people, just hopelessly set in their belief system. Forgive them for they know not, although quite a few do know, and if something did happen, well.........shrugs shoulders........

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It's official, women are finally equal to men. I concede.

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http://exministries.wordpress.com/2013/04/16/error-of-man-stand-up-and-pee-like-a-man/.

for a long time, samantha fountain had one missionfigure out a way to allow women to pee like men.

what she came up with may give you the giggles.

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http://exministries.wordpress.com/2013/04/16/error-of-man-stand-up-and-pee-like-a-man/

For a long time, Samantha Fountain had one mission—figure out a way to allow women to pee like men. What she came up with may give you the giggles. But the plastic horn-shaped device, dubbed a “SheWee,” has become a hot commodity for ladies looking for a mess-free way to use the bathroom standing up. In fact, Fountain has turned her idea into an international business.

The device is easy to use (though the website suggests practicing in the shower first). And Fountain says it appeals to more than just the germ-o-phobe who’d rather avoid coming in contact with public toilets. England’s National Health System gives SheWees to patients who would otherwise use a bedpan. And the country’s army supplies them to female soldiers in the field.

“It struck me how much easier it was for a guy to go to the toilet in a place where there were no facilities or nowhere to squat behind,” Fountain wrote in an email. “So I came up with a way of effectively urinating like a man.”

The idea for the SheWee came to Fountain while she was pursuing a product design degree at De Montfort University. A professor asked her class to figure out how to improve public toilet facilities. Immediately, Fountain knew she wanted to make it easier for women to avoid touching a toilet. But her first idea—designing retractable seats that could be washed after every use—proved a bit impractical.

She kept brainstorming, and eventually built the first-ever SheWee out of plywood. Her professors were impressed, and encouraged her to refine her prototype. In 1999, Fountain received a fellowship to work on her design with plastic manufacturers. She also began working with a family friend (and businessman) to create a business plan and find backers. And Fountain’s parents lent their support in the form of a room in their house to serve as her home office.

But the encouragement was mixed with sniggers and doubts. She got “few laughs and some disgusted men or women who were simply embarrassed by the design,” Fountain wrote in an email. The most public giggler was Theo Paphitis, a judge on Dragons’ Den, a British television show that invites entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas to a panel of wealthy judges. The winners receive investments, and losers leave with nothing.

Paphitis laughed throughout her entire presentation, and Fountain didn’t win any start-up money. Still, she looked on the bright side. “Most people who made rude comments are those who go on to shout [and] laugh about Shewee (negative or positive) to others—so it always helps our publicity,” she wrote in an email.

Despite that setback, Fountain continued on. She left her day job to focus on the SheWee fulltime in January 2005. A year later she received an award from the British Female Inventors and Innovators Network (see photo above). By 2007, she had left her parent’s home and opened her own office. She now has 10 employees, a worldwide customer base, and a spot on the shelf of dozens of retail outlets. The Shewee is also sold on a plethora of websites which serve athletes and adventurers. Among the clientele are female mountain climbers, campers, rescue workers, and marathon athletes.

What kept her going through the toughest times? “The emails and support from people who buy Shewee and the fact that magazines were raving about the product,” Fountain wrote in an email. It seems those are in no danger of slowing down any time soon. [The SheWee is being sold now on Amazon for $12.50.]

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Arrest made of Boston bomb suspect

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http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/17/us/boston-blasts/index.html?hpt=hp_t1.

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Dude with the white cap does look like mighty suspect, although the Unabomber looking guy looks suspect too. Looking at the pictures I can sense my own prejedices going haywire. Dude with cap looks middle eastern , and he looked like he was suspiciously communicating with another middle easterner in a blue jacket..........yep had to have been an A-Rab. On the other hand, the white guy that looks like a cleaned up Ted Kaczinski is by himself and his bookbag looks like one of the ones shredded later on..........yep had to have been a crazed right winger!! Plus there was a pretty lil mamacita in front of him in one of the pictures that I wish there was a better image of. sighhhhhhh

That site jams my PC btw, have to look at it all later. Gonna be interesting to see how this all plays out.